Research and Evaluation Analyst

Title: Research and Evaluation Analyst

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000-$77,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Veteran Services is seeking a mission-driven Research and Evaluation Analyst to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives. This role blends statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in supporting data-informed decision-making by conducting research, program evaluations, and policy analysis to improve service delivery and outcomes for the Commonwealth. This position is not remote; the selected applicant will be required to report to the Richmond, Virginia office. The role includes the option to telework one day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with data projects supporting analysis important for the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will support the investigation of complex unstructured and semi-structured data to provide innovative solutions that help improve the customer's accuracy, efficiency, and costs by giving them better control of their processes and data to support critical decisions in support of Research and Program Evaluation and provide support to the V3 Transition Program (V3TP) and Transition & Employment (T&E) and Education directorates.
• Design and implement data models to analyze veteran demographics, service utilization, and economic impact.
• Develop predictive algorithms to support outreach targeting, policy forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using open-source and commercial tools
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and outreach teams to translate findings into accessible reports, dashboards, and visual briefs.
• Apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., natural language processing, clustering, regression) to extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with federal and state standards.
• Stay current on emerging methodologies and recommend innovations to improve data-driven decision-making.
• Collecting data through means such as analyzing business results or by setting up and managing new studies.
• Searching through large data sets for usable information.
• Creating reports and presentations for agency uses.
• Correlating similar data to find actionable results.
• Coordinating with federal and state agencies to collect and analyze data.

Additional Considerations

• Passion for public service, equity, and systemic improvement
• Experience working with veteran-related data or social impact initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments
• Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles
• Energetic self-starter with a strong desire to solve complex data problems with a passion for serving veterans.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.
It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability